Over the past few decades, global financing for development has changed dramatically. The growing importance of emerging economies in the world economy calls for a paradigm shift in development cooperation and the pursuit of new, more inclusive partnerships to maximize the impact of all sources...

Hexavalent chromium because of its unique properties finds large number of industrial applications. Consequently, these industries discharge large quantities of chromium containing effluents. Since chromium is a known mutagen and carcinogen, the prevalent pollution laws in most countries require...

The toxicity of free cyanide (ie sodium cyanide) to the freshwater fish <I>Catla catla</I> was studied using static bioassay method. The LC₅₀ in 96 h was found to be 30 ml/L. Behavioural changes when exposed to lethal concentration of free cyanide showed increased opercular movement, increased surface...</i>

Cladosporium cladosporioides biomass was a highly efficient biosorbent of copper cyanide and nickel cyanide from aqueous solutions. A 32-38 fold concentration of initial 0.5 mM metal cyanides could be achieved when biosorption process was carried out under standardised conditions. Residual,...

"This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the relationship between global climate changes and the planet's water ecosystems, highlighting relevant environmental, social, and economic issues"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the relationship between global climate changes and the planet's water ecosystems, highlighting relevant environmental, social, and economic issues."

Heavy metals play a crucial role in the economic development of any nation. Industries utilizing heavy metals, consequently, emanate a large volume of metal-containing liquid effluents. Since metals are non-renewable and finite resources, their judicious and sustainable use is the key. Hazardous...

With time there has been an unpredictable climate change affecting the requirement of water for agriculture. Survival of agriculture has become a matter of concern with an efficient management of water. The aim of the chapter is to design a conceptual framework in sustaining water for...

Climate change impacts are being felt in many parts of the world and have become an issue of major concern. Tropical countries particularly those in the Asian region are at greater risk and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change as indicated by the report of IPCC. With regard to India there...